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New 3-story mixed-use building planned in Valley Junction

Junction House 329 LLC, managed by developer Scott Cutler, is proposed at 329 Fifth St. in West Des Moines’ Valley Junction. Architectural rendering by Substance Architecture   The West Des Moines City Council this week approved…
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Jun 17, 2020
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Former AIB administration building sold for $2.1 million

The owner of a property management group has purchased the former AIB administration building south of downtown Des Moines for $2.1 million.
        Chase Gochnauer, CEO of Swift Resolutions and Swift Properties,…
By KATHY A. BOLTEN | Jun 17, 2020
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$8.3 million historic renovation planned for Grand Avenue apartment buildings

A Des Moines development team is proposing an $8.3 million historic renovation of three multifamily apartment buildings located at 2801 Grand Ave. Architectural rendering by Goche Inclusions LLC

The final design and financial assistance package for a …
By KATHY A. BOLTEN | Jun 17, 2020
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Corteva joins appeal of court’s decision on herbicide dicamba

Corteva Agriscience has filed a motion in the 9th U.S. Court of Appeals to halt the court’s decision to vacate the Environmental Protection Agency’s registration of the controversial herbicide dicamba, making its use illegal.

The …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Jun 16, 2020
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Community Choice Credit Union receives national marketing awards

Community Choice Credit Union was recognized recently with several national marketing awards during the annual Diamond Awards celebration by the Credit Union National Association. Community Choice received three awards, in the categories of Complete Campaign, …
By BPC Staff | Jun 16, 2020
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COVID-19 liability shield among business bills passed by Iowa Legislature

Legislation headed to Gov. Kim Reynolds’ desk would provide liability limitations on potential COVID-19 lawsuits for a broad range of businesses and organizations — among them restaurants, retail establishments, meatpacking plants, churches, medical providers and …
By JOE GARDYASZ | Jun 15, 2020
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UI announces ‘separation agreement’ with Chris Doyle

Cedar Rapids Gazette: The University of Iowa announced today that it has reached a “separation agreement” with football strength and conditioning coach Chris Doyle, effective today. The athletics department will pay Doyle, who has been accused …
By BPC Staff | Jun 15, 2020
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Iowa joins third lawsuit over generic drug price fixing

Corridor Business Journal: Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller has joined a coalition of 51 attorneys general filing a third lawsuit alleging a widespread conspiracy by generic drug manufacturers to artificially inflate and manipulate prices, reduce competition …
By BPC Staff | Jun 15, 2020
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Iowa counties, cities improve gender balance on boards

Cities and counties across the state continue to work toward achieving gender balance on commissions and boards, according to a new report from Iowa State University’s Catt Center for Women and Politics.

The percentage of …
By LIFT IOWA STAFF | Jun 15, 2020
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Guest opinion: How to conduct a midyear review

Since my birthday falls in June, and since I am obsessed with all things goal-setting and planning, I always set aside time during this month to review where I am, where I’m headed, and what …
By CHRISTI HEGSTAD | Jun 15, 2020